When the Dull Char from Bleeding

#026488 RGB(2,100,136)

About this color

When the Dull Char from Bleeding presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #026488 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#026488RGB(2, 100, 136)

HSL 196° · 97% saturation · 27% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Dull Char from Bleeding
HEX
#026488
RGB
rgb(2,100,136)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,39.2%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(196,97%,27%)
HSV
hsv(196,99%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,26,0,47)
LAB
lab(39,-11,-27)
LCH
lch(39,29,248)
sRGB
(0.008,0.392,0.533)
HEX8
#026488ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002100136

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
97%
Hue
196°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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